General dentistry: the basis of your oral health

What is general dentistry?

Dentistry is the branch of healthcare responsible for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions that can arise in the mouth. It's not just about teeth — it can also involve the gums, the temporomandibular joint, the upper and lower jaw and the periodontal tissue. At its core, it's the science responsible for resolving the primary problems found in the mouth.

The general dentistry specialist is the person responsible for the first assessment of any patient visiting the clinic. This professional is qualified to properly treat a range of conditions and, if needed, can refer the patient to the right specialist.

What are the most common conditions treated in dentistry?

Tooth decay

This condition arises when tooth tissue is destroyed by acids produced by bacteria in plaque on the teeth. A detailed examination can identify the affected areas, usually matching brown stains, patches without enamel, or chalky-coloured spots. The treatments for this are root canal therapy and fillings.

Gingivitis

This condition affecting the mouth mostly causes bleeding gums as a result of ongoing inflammation. The causes vary, from poor oral hygiene to misaligned teeth.

What treatments does general dentistry cover?

• Dental cleaning — good oral hygiene doesn't just improve your smile, it's one of the best ways to prevent common mouth problems.
• Extractions — when the damage is irreversible, the remaining parts of a tooth are removed.
• General dentistry, tooth reconstruction, filling cracks, treating decay, inlays and more.

At Rincón Dental we offer the most complete range of dental treatments, always with the most modern equipment and the most qualified staff. We have two dental clinics in Málaga: at La Rosaleda and at La Farola.

Decay treatment and restorations

Extractions

Dental cleaning

Decay treatment

General dentistry is responsible for treating the primary problems in the mouth, as well as preventing tooth decay

Tooth decay is a bacterial disease that attacks and destroys tooth enamel.

If it isn't caught and treated early, decay will keep advancing and penetrating the tooth, affecting other parts and tissues.

The recommended treatments for decay are as follows:

FILLINGS

This is the process by which decay or damaged tooth tissue is removed. The tooth is then restored to its normal function and shape.

The materials used to fill the «hole» caused by decay are composite resins.
With these, we can match the same shade and colour as the tooth.

If it isn't caught and treated early, decay will keep advancing and penetrating the tooth, affecting other parts and tissues.

GO TO ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Extractions

A minor surgical procedure in which a tooth or root remnants are removed under local anaesthetic.

The most common reasons for an extraction are decay and periodontal disease, though it can also be needed for impacted or supernumerary teeth, teeth in the wrong position, baby teeth, or teeth linked to cysts and tumours.

Tooth extraction is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures by our professionals